Mike Morrell (born October 14, 1952) is an American
politician
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who served in the
California State Senate from 2014 to 2020. He was elected as a
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
to the
California State Assembly in 2010, and won a special election to the State Senate in March 2014. Prior to serving in the state legislature, he was a
real estate broker.
Early life
Morrell was born in
Covina, California
Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, California, United States, about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley. The population was 51,268 according to the 2020 census, up from 47,796 at the 201 ...
.
Education
Morrell has a BA in Business from the
University of La Verne
The University of La Verne (ULV) is a private university in La Verne, California. Founded in 1891, the university is composed of the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Management, the LaFetra College of Education, College o ...
.
Career
As a state assemblyman, Morrell represented the
40th district, encompassing part of
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County (), officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 2,181, ...
. He served as the Vice Chair of the Labor and Employment Committee and a member of the Budget, the Banking and Finance, the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy, and the Joint Sunset Review Committees.
In March 2014, Morrell won a special election and became a
Republican
Republican can refer to:
Political ideology
* An advocate of a republic, a type of government that is not a monarchy or dictatorship, and is usually associated with the rule of law.
** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
member of
California State Senate for District 23. Morrell succeeded
Bill Emmerson, who resigned. Morrell was sworn in on April 3, 2014 to serve District 23.
Memberships
*Legislative Committee for the Citrus Valley Association of Realtor
*Advisory Board to the Pacific Justice Institute
Electoral history
2016
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2014
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2012
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2010
2016 California State Senate election
2014 California State Senate special election
2012 California State Assembly election
2010 California State Assembly election
Awards
* 2014 Henry J. Mello award. Presented at 34th Annual Legislative Session of the California Senior Legislature.
Personal life
Morrell's wife is Joanie Morrell. They have three children. Morrell and his family live in
Rancho Cucamonga, California.
References
External links
Mike Morrell at ballotpedia.org*
Campaign websiteJoin California Mike Morrell*
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1952 births
Living people
Republican Party California state senators
Republican Party members of the California State Assembly
People from Covina, California
People from Rancho Cucamonga, California
University of La Verne alumni
American real estate brokers
21st-century American politicians